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Express Employment Professionals Accounting Collections Specialist in Durango, Colorado
Position: Accounting Collections Specialist
Scope:
The Accounting/Collections Specialist will be responsible for notifying customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond; initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection; and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.
This position will also perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Additionally, this role may also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Requirements:
*Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. *Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. *Accounting Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. *Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally in stressful situations. *HS Diploma required; Associates degree in accounting if preferred *Two to three years previous experience. *Broadyly applied software/technology knowledge including; 10-key, proficiency in Excel, copy/fax machine, ShoreTel phone system, and QuickBooks.
Responsibilities:
*Record information accurately about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts. *Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment. *Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems. *Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations. *Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment. *Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. *Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. *Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations. *Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers. *Other duties as assigned.
Starting wage: $17.00/hr
Benefits: Accrued sick leave and optional medical insurance provided by Express Employment during probationary period. Full benefits once hired on by company.
Schedule: Part time. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. This position is 20-30 hours per week.
Work Site: Indoor, office setting. Durango, CO.